Williams, Matthew M.

J. Derrick Maginness is an Associate Attorney and a member of our Trial Practice and Dispute Resolution Group. Mr. Maginness handles complex commercial litigation matters in all Florida State and Federal courts. He also practices in the area of construction law by representing public and private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, architects, engineers, and insurers. Mr. Maginness has negotiated and litigated various disputes dealing with land use, zoning, permitting, bid protests, contemporaneous contract administration and change order disputes. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Maginness provides corporations and individuals with advice and knowledge in the areas of corporate law, transactional business law with an emphasis in business acquisitions and sales, entity formation, real estate acquisitions, leasing and sales, and commercial lending, including representation of both privately owned and public companies.

Mr. Maginness received a B.A. in Political Science/International Relations with a minor in Military Science from The University of Central Florida in 2001, and a Juris Doctor from Florida A&M University - College of law in 2005. Mr. Maginness is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He is a published author in the field of construction law, and has published several articles. Mr. Maginness is a member of the The Florida Bar, Sarasota County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the 101st Airborne Division Association.

In addition to Mr. Maginness' legal practice, he currently serves as a Captain in the Florida Army National Guard. Mr. Maginness has successfully served in various positions from platoon leader to company commander in the 53rd Infantry Brigade. He has also served in a variety of staff positions for 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment. Mr. Maginness was also fortunate enough to have served as the radio operator for General David Petraeus with the 101st Airborne Division.